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NEET UG 2026: Over 400 MBBS Seats Remain Vacant After Special Stray Round Amid Fee Concerns
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What Happened?
After the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round, 411 out of 948 MBBS seats remain unfilled. High fees in private colleges are believed to be a major factor.
Key points
- Only 537 of the 948 MBBS seats were allotted in the special stray round.
- 411 seats remain vacant after the special round conducted by the MCC.
- The provisional allotment result was released on November 5, 2026.
- Candidates could raise grievances against the provisional list until November 6, 2026.
- The reporting period for allotted candidates is from November 7 to 16, 2026.
Key insights
- The high fee structure may deter potential MBBS candidates from enrolling.
- The vacancy rate could lead to increased scrutiny of private medical college fees.
- Future rounds of counselling may need to address the issue of high fees to fill vacant seats.
Why it matters
The high number of vacant seats could affect future admissions and the financial viability of private medical colleges.
Source
Times Now
